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Stock market sheds N233bn on steady bearish run
The Nigerian stock market shed N233 billion, Monday, as the bears continued dominate trading, depressing the market capitalisation to N9.1…
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Dasukigate: No documents traced to Jonathan yet – EFCC; as PDP urges ex-president to clarify role in scandal
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Monday, said no incriminating document relating to the illegal disbursement of the $2.1…
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Health
Lassa spreads to Edo, Imo states; claims one life
The Lassa fever outbreak recorded in 10 states of the country has claimed its first casualty in Edo State. Commissioner…
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Local
Messi shines again; beats Ronaldo, Neymar to win 2015 Ballon d’Or; his 5th
Lionel Messi has won the 2015 Fifa Ballon d’Or ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Neymar,…
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Local
Agbo dissolves Igbo-Etiti Council revenue collection agents, others
The newly sworn-in Caretaker Committee Chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, Malachy Agbo, has dissolved…
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Business and Economy
Arms scandal: EFCC may soon invite ex-President Jonathan; No one, however highly placed will be spared – Magu, EFCC Chairman
Former President Goodluck Jonathan may be invited soon by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with investigations…
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Health
(Opinion) Combating Lassa fever outbreak
BILKIS BAKARE With the trend of things now, the fear of Lassa fever seems to be the beginning of wisdom.…
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Local
Gov. Ugwuanyi partners NDLEA on fight against illicit drug trafficking
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has expressed the readiness of his administration to partner with the National Drug Law…
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Education
Our priority is for higher institutions to produce wealth creators, innovators – Ambode says at inauguration of 8th LASU VC
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday said the priority of his administration for educational institutions at the tertiary…
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Ebonyi to pay monthly stipends to families of fallen heroes
Families of fallen heroes in Ebonyi State and members of the Nigerian Legion, will henceforth enjoy monthly stipends in addition…
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Africa
Stephanie Linus’ movie, DRY, signs film distribution deal in the U.S.
Stephanie Linus and her award winning movie, DRY, have recently signed a deal with ARC Entertainment for the film’s distribution…
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(Opinion) Still on Abia Appeal Court ruling
By Chinedu Ekeke: I have read the judgement of the learned justices of the Appeal Court and can confirm that…
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Lead Story
CBN stops sale of forex to Bureau De Change operators; Banks can now receive forex deposits from customers
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has stopped the sale of foreign exchange to Bureau De Change, BDC, operators in…
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Local
Take advantage of NYSC skills acquisition programme – DG urges Corps members
Corps Members nationwide have been urged to take advantage of the Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) Programme initiated by…
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Local
The Citizen Newspaper Editorial Board appoints Ezra Ikpeama Editor-in-Chief …as Malachy Agbo moves on as LG Council Chairman
The Editorial Board of The Citizen Newspaper has approved the appointment of Mr. Ezra Ikpeama as the new Editor-in-Chief. His…
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Business and Economy
NDDC backs Presidential Amnesty Programme
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has thrown its weight behind the efforts to re-integrate beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty…
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Local
APC chieftain reportedly returns $.1m from Dasuki
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and close associate of President Muhammadu Buhari, Lawal Jafaru Isa, has reportedly…
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Local
PPPRA explains 78% fuel import allocation to NNPC
Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA), has explained that its decision to allocate 78 per cent of the 3.1 million…
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Faith
I left behind N600m in PFN account -Oritsejafor
Immediate past National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has said he left N600m in…
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News
NPFL 2015/2016 season postponed
There has been a setback in the kick off date of the 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The…
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Local
Ooni, Afenifere appeal for Yoruba unity
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) have called for unity…
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Lead Story
Bayelsa guber poll: Reactions trail Dickson’s victory as governor shelves celebrations in honour of election victims
Following the official declaration of Governor Seriake Dickson, as winner of the Bayelsa State Governorship election, Sunday, by the Independent…
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Arts & Entertainment
Hear Word! Celebrates creativity in women
The 2015 season of the thought-provoking stage play, Hear Word! Naija Woman Talk True may have come and gone, but…
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